Which supplements to take - and why

Co-enzyme Q10

What is it? An antioxidant, also known as ubiquinone, that helps our bodies to produce energy from the food we eat. It's found in offal, eggs and spinach.

Who needs it? Anyone who feels their energy levels are flagging might benefit. As we get older, our bodies produce less co-enzyme Q10. It's also often recommended to be taken with statins, the cholesterol-lowering drugs.

Where can I buy it? Boots and other chemists have a wide range, as do health-food shops such as Holland & Barrett